A Civic Axis Made of Libraries, Museums, and Music
Shenzhen’s library, concert hall, museums and green-roofed Book City give reading, music and exhibitions neighboring spaces.
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Reproductions and Originals in Dafen's Painting Trade
Reproductions and original paintings coexist in Dafen, where workshop trade and a public art museum support different kinds of art activity.
The Workers Who Built a New City
A former Shiyan factory preserves production lines, dormitories, a canteen and a screening room as part of Shenzhen’s labor history.
Before the Special Zone: Nantou and the Older County Town
Nantou’s county offices, changing place names and present-day neighborhood reveal a longer history within Shenzhen.
Inside the Courtyards of Dapeng's Commanders
A general’s mansion, the Lai family’s study hall and the Dai residence give different views of households within Dapeng’s walls.
Why Shenzhen Is Called Pengcheng
The name Pengcheng links modern Shenzhen with Dapeng Fortress and the older coastal geography around it.
A Wall Built for a Coastline
Dapeng’s walls, gates, streets and family residences preserve the different tasks of an old coastal-defense settlement.